Restaurants

Happily, nearly every Portland-area restaurant offers at least some animal-free options. The listings on this page include local favorites specifically catering to the vegetarian demand. If you're looking for a listing of all-vegetarian restaurants or establishments that serve mock meats or vegan cheese pizza, click on one of the links below.

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Downtown
Abou Karim 211 S.W. Pine Portland, Ore. 503-223-5058 www.aboukarimrestaurant.com	This traditional Lebanese restaurant offers favorites like hummus, vegetarian kabobs, and falafel, as well as more substantial vegan-friendly dinner entrees and a mezza feast served individually or family-style.
Backspace 115 N.W. 5th Ave. Portland, Ore. 503-248-2900 www.backspace.bz	The entertainment mecca of Portland, Backspace is a modern arcade for the modern gamer, featuring top-of-the-line networked systems, free email accounts, and free wireless internet. Old-school 25¢ arcades and pool tables available too. And what would the modern gamer eat but modern food? Backspace’s kitchen is all-vegetarian, with vegan versions of all in-house dishes available. (A few dishes brought in from other kitchens can’t be made vegan.) Plenty of salads and sandwiches to choose from with a new soup every day!
The Divine Café ^V S.W. Alder St. & S.W. 9th Ave. Portland, Ore. 503-314-9606	Everything’s vegetarian at this downtown food cart, which satisfies the hungry lunch crowd with BBQ tofu or smoked tofu sandwiches and tempeh reubens, available with soy cheese.
Dreamer’s Café ^V S.W. 5th Ave. & S.W. Stark St. Portland, Ore.	Check out this popular vegetarian food cart for "not" chicken sandwiches, mock buffalo wings, falafel wraps and more. Located on S.W. 5th between Stark and Oak Sts.
Food for Thought ^V 1825 S.W. Broadway P.S.U. Smith Memorial Student Union 026 Portland, Ore. 503-725-9747 www.upa.pdx.edu/SP/	PSU students and those in the know fill up on $4 entrees like vegan lasagna, black bean tamales and tofu salad sandwiches at this student-run cafeteria, open 5 days a week whenever school’s in session.
Half and Half 923 S.W. Oak St. Portland, Ore. 503-222-4495	This retro 50s diner offers a rotating selection of specialty sandwiches, snacks and drinks. Great vegan choices include the TLT sandwich, made with avocado and smokey tempeh, and an assortment of vegan cookies are available for dessert.
Higgins Restaurant & Bar 1239 S.W. Broadway Portland, Ore. 503-222-9070 higgins.citysearch.com	This upscale Portland institution is great for special occasions. The menu is focused on local, seasonal foods and changes regularly, but always includes vegan and vegetarian options.
India Chaat House ^V 804 S.W. 12th Ave. Portland, Ore. 503-241-7944	Tired of the lunchtime sandwich routine? This all-vegetarian food cart offers generous portions of traditional Indian favorites. Open seven days a week.
Karam Lebanese Cuisine 316 S.W. Stark St. Portland, Ore. 503-223-0830	Vegan options abound at this Middle Eastern spot, ranging from standard favorites to more unusual offerings like vegan makale, a grilled eggplant appetizer, and kibbee made with layered pumpkin and bulgur and stuffed with onions and walnuts.
The Lion’s Den ^V SW 9th between Washington and Alder Portland, Ore. 503-314-9606	All-vegetarian lunch cart open on weekdays from 11am to 2pm serving African cuisine. Several options are vegan.
P.F. Chang’s 1139 N.W. Couch St. Portland, Ore. www.pfchangs.com	Twelve Chinese vegetarian items are clearly marked on the menu, and your server will happily customize any dish for vegetarians and vegans.
Persian House Restaurant 1026 S.W. Morrison St. Portland, Ore. 503-243-1430 www.persianhouse.citysearch.com	Persian House offers a separate vegetarian menu with lots of vegan options. Their large lunch buffet is not exclusively vegetarian, but offers several options for a hearty, inexpensive meal.
PGE Park 1844 S.W. Morrison St. Portland, Ore. 503-553-5438 www.pgepark.com	Do you enjoy watching Beavers baseball and eating good vegan food? Now you can do both at PGE Park, with its veggie dogs, Gardenburgers, and other specialties, such as peanut-tofu skewers with pineapple. Go Beavers!
Plainfield’s Mayur Restaurant 852 S.W. 21st Ave. Portland, Ore. 503-223-2995 www.plainfields.com	Indian fine dining in a beautifully restored Victorian home. The elaborate dining room, formal service, and broad selection of vegetarian and vegan entrees make Plainfield’s a great choice for a special night out.
Shelly’s Honkin’ Huge Garden Burritos Pioneer Square S.W. Broadway & Yamhill St. Portland, Ore. www.honkinhuge.com	Shelly’s burritos are available in a variety of sizes, but even the smallest is indeed honkin’ huge! All vegetarian burritos are available vegan— and at a discounted price!
Someday Lounge ^V 125 N.W. 5th Ave. Portland, Ore. 503-248-1030 www.somedaylounge.com	Popular bar and music venue with an all-vegetarian menu (many options are vegan) including a spicy creole salad and "steak" sandwich. Also serve soy ice cream. All food items (except for soup) are $2 off during happy hour.
The Tube Bar 18 N.W. 3rd Ave. Portland, Ore. 503-241-8823 www.myspace.com/tubeevents	A young, hip crowd gathers at The Tube Bar for loud music and people watching over their mock ham & "cheese" sandwiches and vegan white russians — or vegan milkshakes for those who aren’t imbibing.
Veganopolis ^V 412 S.W. 4th Ave. Portland, Ore. 503-226-3400 www.veganopolis.com	This affordable all-vegan spot’s delicious offerings include the Tofurky Melt, the Seitan Caesar sandwich, and an assortment of burgers and grinders. Not in a sandwich mood? Grab a tray and sample some of the day’s special hot dish, served up cafeteria style and priced by the pound.
Vegetarian House ^V 22 N.W. 4th Ave. Portland, Ore. 503-274-0160 www.vegetarianhouse.com	All-vegetarian Chinese food, featuring a variety of mock meats and an inexpenisve lunch buffet during the week. The vegetarian chicken occasionally contains whey, but the helpful staff will happily direct you to vegan options.
The Whole Bowl ^V S.W. Alder St. & S.W. 9th Ave. Portland, Ore. 503-757-BOWL www.thewholebowl.com	This lunch cart serves only one dish: a medley of brown rice, red and black beans, fresh avocado, salsa, black olives, cilantro and Tali Sauce. Ask them to hold the sour cream and cheddar to make it vegan. The Tali Sauce, which is The Whole Bowl’s secret weapon (fondly referred to by many as "crack sauce"), is vegan!

North
Albina Green 5128 N. Albina Ave. Portland, Ore. 503-546-3183	Next door to Big City Produce, Albina Green offers an eclectic assortment of Italian and Asian-inspired cuisine in a wine bar atmosphere. Vegetarian and vegan entrees, which range from $7 - 10, include Thai Yellow Curry, Stuffed Poblano Pepper, and Shitake Risotto — or enjoy a vegan caeser salad on the small patio.
Bella Faccia 2934 N.E. Alberta Portland, Ore. 503-282-0600	This neighbohood pizza joint serves gourmet pies in a casual atmosphere. The Vegan pizza features cashew & red pepper spread, tempeh, and veggies of your choice — or build your own pizza or calzone from an extensive list of vegetable toppings. The condiment bar includes shakers of nutritional yeast, and an assortment of vegan cookies, brownies, and other treats are available.
Bye and Bye ^V 1011 N.E. Alberta St. Portland, Ore. http: //myspace.com/byeandbyeportland	Bye and Bye is the newest addition to Portland’s ever-growing vegan scene. Bye and Bye is an all-vegan bar where you will find faux meat ball sandwiches, a relaxed atmosphere, friendly staff and you won’t come home smelling like an ashtray. (It’s non-smoking—hurray!) The bar features a great jukebox and ample bike parking. While the bar is open until 2 am, food is only served until 9, so round up your friends, hop on your bikes and get there early.
Dalo’s Kitchen 4134 N. Vancouver Ave. Portland, Ore. 503-808-9604 www.daloskitchen.com	Don’t let the sparse decor dissuade you from visiting Dalo’s—the emphasis here is on the food, and loyal fans swear by their authentic, affordable Ethiopian favorites, like the small vegetarian combo platter, all-vegan and a steal at $4.99. Not up for going out? Dalo’s delivers within a 3-mile radius.
Horn of Africa 3939 N.E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Portland, Ore. 503-331-9844	The food at this African restaurant is slightly less spicy than strictly Ethiopian fare and has some Middle Eastern influences, making for a unique dining experience. Try the Hoe-Dra plate, a vegan feast big enough for two, which consists of fresh collard greens, spiced mixed vegetables, creamy navy beans, organic red lentils, and a tomato salad.
Laughing Planet Cafe 3765 N. Mississippi Ave. Portland, Ore. 503-467-4146 www.laughingplanetcafe.com	Lots of vegan-friendly options, including an extensive selection of creative burritos and wraps, vegan soups and an assortment of baked goods. The Mississippi location has a large outdoor patio, too — order a smoothie from the juice bar and enjoy the sun.
Mash Tun Brew Pub 2204 N.E. Alberta Portland, Ore. 503-548-4491	Try a vegan burger or order of tempeh buffalo wings at this Alberta microbrewery — then hang out and play a free game of pool or darts.
Nutshell ^V 3808 N. Williams Ave. Portland, Ore. 503-292-2627 www.nutshellpdx.com	Trendy and upscale, Nutshell is an exotic all-vegan restaurant. You won’t find mock meats here, because Nutshell emphasizes the unique flavors of fruits, vegetables, and grains in deliciously sophisticated ways. Entrées include Jamaican Barbecue, Raw Lasagna, Hawaiian Grilled Pineapple and Avocado Sandwich (with Bamboo Fries!), and Orange Saffron Glazed Burdock Root. Make sure you save room; the gourmet desserts are to die for. Now accepts credit cards. Open for dinner only.
Proper Eats ^V 8638 N. Lombard Ave. Portland, Ore. 503-445-2007 www.propereats.org	Located in the St. John’s neighborhood, Proper Eats is "consciously participating in the food revolution" by working solely with local farmers and distributors to offer affordable vegetarian meals prepared with local, organic produce. Try the delicious tempeh reuben or tacos with tofu-cilantro sour cream — and check their website for upcoming music and community events, too.
Queen of Sheba 2413 N.E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Portland, Ore. 503-287-6302 www.queenofsheba.biz	Half the menu is vegetarian and/or vegan at this renowned Ethiopian restaurant. Take a friend and try the House Vegetarian Sampler for Two, which includes tasting portions of ten vegetarian favorites, like spicy lentils and Oregon mushroom stew, all served on tangy injera bread.
Vendetta 4306 N. Williams Portland, Ore. 503-288-1085	This new North Portland bar features one of Portland’s few shuffleboard tables, free wifi and a good selection of vegan options on its small but tasty (and cheap!) menu. Try the Sloppy Jane, a saucy vegetarian version of a Sloppy Joe, or the spicy cilantro and citrus tofu sandwich with garlic habanero sauce. Yum! On sunny days, check out the garden area, which is even bigger than the amply-sized bar itself and a great gathering place for larger groups.
Vita Cafe 3024 N.E. Alberta St. Portland, Ore. 503-335-8233 www.vita-cafe.com	This mostly-vegan favorite serves up hearty diner-style comfort food like "chicken" fried steak, tofu fish and chips, pancakes and vegan biscuits and gravy. Everything’s inexpensive and portions are huge, but try to save room for dessert — their assortment of vegan cakes and cookies is irresistible!

Northeast
Arabian Breeze 3223 N.E. Broadway Portland, Ore. 503-445-4700 www.arabianbreezeportland.com	At this authentic Middle Eastern restaurant, you’ll find vegan options marked on the menu along with notes where non-vegan items can be made vegan upon request.
Blue Moose Café ^V 4936 N.E. Fremont St. Portland, Ore. 503-548-4475	Blue Moose Café is an all-vegetarian restaurant that serves homestyle breakfast all day. Most of the items at Blue Moose are already vegan, and anything that isn’t can be. On the menu: home-baked muffins, hearty sandwiches, and a different home-made veggie soup every day. Don’t miss the tofu scramble of the day, the Chili of the Gods, or the decadent desserts. The café also serves a variety of teas, juices, coffees, beers, and wines, including espresso/beer concoctions.
LaurelThirst Public House 2958 N.E. Glisan St. Portland, Ore. 503-232-1504 mysite.verizon.net /res8u18i/laurelthirstpublichouse/	This neighborhood pub and music venue offers a few vegan options for lunch and dinner, but the real stand-outs are their breakfast selections: vegan pancakes, french toast, scrambles and breakfast burritos are served from 9am - 2:45pm seven days a week.
Nhut Quang ^V 3438 N.E. 82nd Ave. Portland, Ore. 503-775-7900	This all-vegan Vietnamese restaurant offers over 80 dishes including a BBQ Steamed Bun, Thai Hotpot and Green Papaya Salad with homemade lime-soy dressing. Specialties include Spicy Spare Ribs, Lemon Grass Tofu Sticks and Vietnamese Crepes. All sauces, among them Saigon brown and sweet chili dipping, are homemade.
Tabla 200 N.E. 28th Portland, Ore. 503-238-3777 www.tabla-restaurant.com	Though the menu at this mediterranean bistro may appear sparse at first glance, daily specials always include vegan options. Call for reservations at the next Vegan Supper Club, a multi-course meal served family-style at communal tables on the last Sunday of each month.
Tuk Tuk 4239 N.E. Fremont St. Portland, Ore. 503-282-0456	This Thai restaurant offers many vegan dishes made with tofu. Most other dishes can be made vegan by substituting tofu.

Northwest
Chen’s Dynasty 4840 N.W. Bethany Blvd. Portland, Ore. 503-439-8898	No need to limit yourself to the vegetable section of Chen’s large, traditional Chinese menu — any item can be made with your choice of mock meat.
Pepino’s Fresh Mexican Grill 914 N.W. 23rd Ave. Portland, Ore. 503-226-9600 www.pepinos.org	This inexpensive Mexican option offers vegan-friendly burritos, tacos and fajitas, including the Sweet Tequila Tofu Burrito and Tofu Tortilla Soup, Rice and beans are prepared without lard or animal stock.
Swagat 2074 N.W. Lovejoy St. Portland, Ore. 503-227-4300	Indian restaurant with vegetarian options, including four vegan dishes as well as a vegan lentil soup.
Sweet Lemon Vegetarian Bistro ^V 4888 N.W. Bethany Blvd. K6 Portland, Ore. 503-617-1419 www.sweetlemonveggiebistro.com	This all vegetarian (mostly vegan) restaurant offers a great selection of wraps, salads, sandwiches and noodle dishes. Menu items are priced from $3.95 to $6.95.

Pearl District
Andina Restaurant 1314 N.W. Glisan St. Portland, Ore. 503-228-9535 www.andinarestaurant.com	This gourmet Peruvian restaurant features a separate vegetarian menu. Dine tapas-style or order full entrees, priced from $16 - 25. Try their signature mushroom cebiche!
Blossoming Lotus ^V Yoga in the Pearl 925 N.W. Davis St. Portland, Ore. 503-228-0048 www.blossominglotus.com	Located inside Yoga in the Pearl, this all-vegan restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, emphasizing fresh whole foods with several raw options. Sandwiches and entrees are reasonably priced at $6 - 7, and are complimented by a full juice bar, delicious vegan desserts, and organic beer and wine. Fair trade coffee is free with breakfast before 9 am. Now serves sit-down dinners.
Oba! 555 N.W. 12th Ave. Portland, Ore. 503-228-6161 www.obarestaurant.com	Dine on tapas or larger entrees at this upscale Nuevo Latino restaurant in the heart of the Pearl District. Their "Healthy Alternatives" menu features several vegetarian and vegan options.
The Whole Bowl ^V 1100 N.W. Glisan St. Portland, Ore. 503-757-BOWL www.thewholebowl.com	This lunch cart serves only one dish: a medley of brown rice, red and black beans, fresh avocado, salsa, black olives, cilantro and Tali Sauce. Ask them to hold the sour cream and cheddar to make it vegan. The Tali Sauce, which is The Whole Bowl’s secret weapon (fondly referred to by many as "crack sauce"), is vegan! This location offers free wi-fi.

Southeast
Bay Leaf ^V 4768 S.E. Division St. Portland, Ore. 503-232-7058 www.bayleafvegetarian.com	This cute Thai spot is all-vegetarian and mostly vegan — just ask them to hold the egg on a few dishes. Vegan cakes and cheesecakes are available for dessert, too, courtesy of SweetPea Baking Company.
Black Sheep Bakery 833 S.E. Main St. Portland, Ore. 503-235-1419 www.blacksheepbakery.com	Black Sheep now has a retail location, located on Main St. just a block north of Hawthorne. In addition to all the sweets you’ve come to love, the storefront offers coffee and bagel sandwiches of the a.m. and p.m. varieties. There’s even a bike-thru window for environmentally-conscious commuters. Their delicious muffins, cookies, and brownies are still available at Whole Foods, New Seasons, and coffee shops all over town—check out their website for a complete listing or to buy their vegan baking mixes, too!
The Blue Monk 3341 S.E. Belmont Portland, Ore. 503-595-0575 www.thebluemonk.com	The Blue Monk serves several vegetarian and vegan options, including outstanding vegan lasagna, until 1 a.m. 7 nights a week. After your meal, head downstairs and enjoy live jazz in the cool, loungey atmosphere.
Chaos Café and Parlor ^V 2620 S.E. Powell Blvd. Portland, Ore. 503-546-8112 www.myspace.com/chaoscafe	Decorated with an eclectic mix of colorful, funky, thrift store treasures, artwork, and furniture this all-vegetarian restaurant specializes in delicious, energizing, whole foods meals. In addition to serving breakfast all day and nightly dinner specials, Chaos Café offers fresh fruit juices and smoothies, veggie burgers, wraps, and salads served with your choice of tempeh or baked tofu.
Cup & Saucer Cafe 3566 S.E. Hawthorne Blvd. Portland, Ore. 503-236-6001	This popular breakfast and lunch place offers plenty of vegan options, including a variety of tofu scrambles and hearty cornmeal pancakes.
Dots Cafe 2521 S.E. Clinton St. Portland, Ore. 503-235-0203	Stop in for lunch or stave off late-night hunger at this kitschy neighborhood institution. The red velvet wallpaper and smoky atmosphere are more bar than restaurant, but the good-sized menu includes vegan sandwiches, burritos and a giant greek salad with tofu feta.
The Farm Cafe 10 S.E. 7th Ave. Portland, Ore. 503-736-3276	The Farm Cafe’s menu is as small as their cozy space and changes daily, emphasizing fresh, seasonal ingredients. At least one entree is vegan each night, with selections like Herb-crusted Tofu and the housemade vegetarian Farmhouse Burger.
Fat Straw 4258 S.E. Hawthorne Blvd. Portland, Ore. 503-233-3369	This cute bubble tea stand offers 50 different varieties of tea made with coconut milk. Light food options include bagel sandwiches with mock turkey, mock ham or tofu pate, and all vegan orders are prepared with separate knives and utensils.
Garden Café 10123 S.E. Market St. Portland, Ore. 503-251-6125	This full service cafeteria generally offers at least six vegan options daily, including items like vegan burgers, vegan riblet sandwiches, spaghetti Florentine, and vegetable stir-fry. Located inside the Portland Adventist Medical Center.
Iron Horse 6034 S.E. Milwaukie Ave. Portland, Ore. 503-232-1826 www.portlandironhorse.com	Tex-Mex in a boisterous, family-friendly atmosphere. Ask for their separate vegan menu for lots of animal-friendly versions of old favorites, including mushroom tamales, vegetable chimichangas and potato tacos. Visit their website to view their vegetarian/vegan menu.
It’s a Beautiful Pizza 3342 S.E. Belmont St. Portland, Ore. 503-233-5444 www.beautifulpizza.com	With Grateful Dead-inspired murals, pizzas like the Jimi Hendrix and Joni Mitchell, and live music several nights a week, It’s a Beautiful Pizza is a Belmont institution. Vegan soy cheese and tofu can be substituted on any pizza—try the vegan pesto, too!
Jam on Hawthorne 2239 S.E. Hawthorne Blvd. Portland, Ore. 503-234-4790	A cute, sunny breakfast and lunch spot featuring vegan pancakes, tofu scrambles and a delicious breakfast wrap with tofu, garden sausage and veggies folded into a giant spinach tortilla.
Jarra’s Ethiopian & Langano Lounge 1435 S.E. Hawthorne Blvd. Portland, Ore. 503-230-8990 www.myspace.com/langanolounge	Jarra’s serves traditional, vegan-friendly Ethiopian favorites, with lots of vegetarian combos available. Late night craving? Stop into downstairs Langano Lounge, which serves cocktails and a small selection of menu favorites like spicy lentils. All entrees come with an assorment of sides — just ask them to hold the eyeb (cottage cheese) when you order.
Junior’s Café 1742 S.E. 12th Portland, Ore. 503-467-4971	A cute, cozy café with sparkly gold booths and vintage mirrors on the walls, Junior’s Café serves vegan pancakes, vegan sausages, and some pretty good tofu scramble. Be sure to check out the monthly First Friday Suppers—multi-course, all-vegan, family-style fancy dinners featuring local ingredients and second helpings! It’ll set you back $25, but all the cool kids are doing it. (Tickets for the First Friday Supper should be purchased in advance at Junior’s or by calling 503-984-0810.)
Kalga Kafe ^V 4147 S.E. Division St. Portland, Ore. 503-236-4770	Located right around the corner from Food Fight, this organic vegetarian (mostly vegan) restaurant offers a broad assortment of international cuisines and American favorites, including delicious vegan soy cheese pizza. Kalga is open for dinner only, but serves up great meals until 2am, and features a full bar with vegan beers, wines and mixed drinks made with organic juices.
Kinta Restaurant 3450 S.E. Belmont St. Portland, Ore. 503-473-2598 www.kintarestaurant.com	Options abound at this sleek, airy Malaysian restaurant, which offers meat only by request. Choose from a variety of beautifully presented rice and noodle items; or choose your own veggies and noodles to create a customized dish!
La Villa 719 S.E. Morrison St. Portland, Ore. 503-872-9696 www.lavillarestaurant.net	Request the separate vegetarian menu and dine on delicious Lebanese, Brazilian and Middle Eastern cuisine, including excellent falafel sandwiches and vegan baklava.
Laughing Planet Cafe 3320 S.E. Belmont St. Portland, Ore. 503-235-6472 www.laughingplanetcafe.com	Lots of vegan-friendly options, including an extensive selection of creative burritos and wraps, vegan soups and an assortment of baked goods. Vegan cheese and sour cream are available, too!
Nicholas’ Restaurant 318 S.E. Grand Ave. Portland, Ore. www.nicholasrestaurant.com	Dine in or carry out at this popular Middle Eastern restaurant — the many vegan options are clearly labelled on the menu and the vegan mezza will satisfy even the heartiest appetite!
Oasis Café 3701 S.E. Hawthorne Blvd. Portland, Ore. 503-231-0901 www.oasispizza.com	Known for their homemade pizza (crust and sauce is made from scratch), Oasis Café’s menu includes a vegan pizza called The Elf – topped with spinach, roasted garlic, and tomatoes. Or you can build your own combo by selecting from 21 vegan toppings including walnuts and pineapple! They also serve salads and a veggie sandwich as well as many vegan desserts.
Paradox Palace Cafe 3439 S.E. Belmont St. Portland, Ore. 503-232-7508	Nearly everything on the menu is available vegan at this funky diner. Belly up to the bar or grab a booth and feast on vegan biscuits and gravy, Mexican tofu scramble, tempeh reubens—even vegan corndogs!
Pepino’s Fresh Mexican Grill 3832 S.E. Hawthorne Blvd. Portland, Ore. www.pepinos.org	This inexpensive Mexican option offers vegan-friendly burritos, tacos and fajitas, including the Sweet Tequila Tofu Burrito and Tofu Tortilla Soup. Rice and beans are prepared without lard or animal stock.
Red & Black Café ^V 400 S.E. 12th Ave. Portland, Ore. 503-231-3899 www.redandblackcafe.com	This worker-owned café is a local favorite, hosting regular live music events and serving up a variety of simple, organic sandwiches and snacks on their all-vegan menu. They are now open in their new location, a block north of Portland’s vegan mini-mall!
Redwing Coffee and Baking 1700 S.E. 6th Ave. Portland, Ore. 503-445-9900 www.redwingcoffee.com	This worker-owned cafe and coffee roaster offers vegan soups, sandwiches and baked goods in addition to fair trade, shade grown coffees and teas.
Saigon Kitchen 3829 S.E. Division St. Portland, Ore. 503-236-2312	Extensive Thai menu, most of which can be made vegan. Be sure to specify vegan when you order.
Tao of Tea 3430 S.E. Belmont St. Portland, Ore. 503-736-0119 www.taooftea.com	Vegan-friendly, organic, Indian, Thai, international, fine teas.
Taqueria Los Gorditos S.E. 50th Ave. and S.E. Division St. Portland, Ore.	Los Gorditos is food cart with covered tables, outdoor seating, and tons of well-priced vegan eats. They serve tacos, nachos, and burritos with soyrizo, grilled tofu, vegan cheese and/or vegan sour cream. Los Gorditos’ rice and beans (lard-free!) are a local favorite. Stop by on a Friday for their weekly vegan plate specials.
Thanh Thao 4005 S.E. Hawthorne Blvd. Portland, Ore. 503-238-6232	Thahn Thao’s large dining room draws a crowd with its huge portions and reasonable prices. The extensive menu features a large vegetarian section full of traditional Thai favorites made with vegetables, tofu or mock meat.
Van Hahn ^V 8446 S.E. Division St. Portland, Ore. 503-788-0825	The all-vegetarian menu at this volunteer-run Buddhist restaurant features Vietnamese and Thai favorites, with lots of healthful vegan options.
Vege Thai ^V 3274 S.E. Hawthorne Blvd. Portland, Ore. 503-234-2171 www.vegethai.com	This small, all-vegetarian thai restaurant offers an assortment of mock meats and seafoods on their extensive menu. Wash it all down with a soymilk thai iced tea!
Veggielicious ^V 3315 S.E. Hawthorne Blvd. Portland, Ore. www.veggielicious.net	A brand new arrival to the veg scene, this 100% vegan food cart is a mock meat (and mock egg) haven. Menu items like the "Big Mock," chili dogs, eggless egg salad sandwich, and the "Egg" Mock Muffin (weekends only) are sure to make your taste buds sing for joy! Located on the corner of 33rd and Hawthorne. Many of their products can also be found in cafés and co-ops around town.
The Whole Bowl ^V 4409 S.E. Hawthorne Blvd. Portland, Ore. 503-757-BOWL www.thewholebowl.com	This lunch cart serves only one dish: a medley of brown rice, red and black beans, fresh avocado, salsa, black olives, cilantro and Tali Sauce. Ask them to hold the sour cream and cheddar to make it vegan. The Tali Sauce, which is The Whole Bowl’s secret weapon (fondly referred to by many as "crack sauce"), is vegan!
Wild Abandon 2411 S.E. Belmont Portland, Ore. 503-232-4458	Local, seasonal ingredients are the emphasis at this cozy restaurant. For dinner, their creative Northwest menu always includes several vegan options, or stop in for Sunday brunch and dine from the "Hurray for Vegans" section of the menu.
Ya Hala Restaurant 8005 S.E. Start St. Portland, Ore. 503-256-4484 www.yahalarestaurant.com	Delicious traditional Lebanese food with lots of vegan options, including baklava!
Zach’s Shack 4611 S.E. Hawthorne Blvd. Portland, Ore. 503-233-4616 www.zachsshack.net	Hole-in-the-wall hot dog place with veggie dogs and dozens of toppings to choose from. Open until 3 a.m. 7 days a week.

Southwest
Barbur World Foods 9845 S.W. Barbur Blvd. Portland, Ore. 503-244-0670 www.barburworldfoods.com	Grocery store specializing in international and imported foods. The deli offers about a dozen vegan options including veggie kibeh, falafel, and baba ghanoush. Please note that the baklava is not vegan.
Down to Earth Cafe 7828 35th Ave. Portland, Ore. 503-452-0196	Down to Earth is just that — a friendly breakfast and lunch spot offering falafels, teriyaki tofu sandwiches, vegan breakfast burritos and a tasty tofu scramble, as well as vegan desserts. The menu is mostly organic, too!

Suburbs and Beyond
Milky Way Tea & Pastry ^V 9895 S.E. Sunnyside Rd. Portland, Ore. 503-652-7875	This all-vegetarian deli and coffee shop offers a variety of mock-meat bagel sandwiches, bubble tea and an assortment of baked goods.

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